MEDIA ADVISORY/NEWS RELEASE

Fatal Accident

On Monday, February 4, 2013 at approximately 8:16 p.m., the Sacramento Police Department responded to the 100 block of El Camino Avenue for a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian.

The 79-year-old female pedestrian succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Sacramento fire personnel.

The woman was walking across El Camino Avenue bringing flowers to a vigil that was taking place nearby. A sport utility vehicle was traveling west on El Camino and struck the woman who was in the roadway near Western Avenue.

Traffic Investigation Unit, Crime Scene Investigators and Law Enforcement Chaplains responded and are currently on scene. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this accident. The male driver of the SUV remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

Sacramento County Coroner's Office will be assisting in the investigation.

The Sacramento Police Department urges anyone who witnessed this accident or has any information to contact Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP (4357) or text in a tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.